Dr. Sue Foster

Instructor

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Biography

Sue Foster is a lecturer and clinical instructor in the BSN program at the University of British Columbia School of Nursing. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 1992 and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in 1995, both from UBC. With a strong focus on public health nursing, her recent work has centered around child and youth populations, advocating for youth-friendly healthcare services. She has a background in acute care, having worked at St. Paul’s Hospital from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. Sue collaborated with the North Shore Public Health team on research to measure public health nurses' practice in school settings, leading to the adoption of the Minnesota Model for regional public health nursing. In recognition of her contributions, she received the UBC School of Nursing Centenary Medal of Distinction in 2019.

Research Interests

Public Health Nursing Health Promotion Illness Prevention Child and Youth Health

Experience

Lecturer

2005-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Lecturer in the BSN program, involved in clinical instruction.

Clinical Instructor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Clinical instructor focusing on public health nursing.

Awards

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Centenary Medal of Distinction

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.